The species faces many threats, including a reduction of underwater grasses that shelter young crabs, experts said.

A dredge survey released this month found the Chesapeake Bay is seeing a slight uptick in the blue crab population.

Blue crabs are perhaps the most iconic species in the Chesapeake Bay. The crustacean, which is actually blue, is a favorite among seafood lovers, but pollution, habitat loss and harvest pressure are ...

A Virginia commission’s decision to strike down a ban on the winter dredge harvesting of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay drew sharp criticism from Maryland officials and regional environmentalists, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Blue crab populations in Maryland and Virginia are facing a massive decline. According to results issued from the annual blue crab ...

NPR's Frank Langfitt tries his hand at catching crabs on the Chesapeake Bay. Maryland has more than 5,000 commercial licenses, but tens of thousands more crab for fun.

After a 16-year prohibition, a group of Virginia watermen voted to reinstate winter crab dredging. Many argue the decision puts the blue crab's... Winter crabbing strained Chesapeake Bay's blue crab ...

Blue crabs are perhaps the most iconic species in the Chesapeake Bay. The crustacean, which is actually blue, is a favorite among seafood lovers, but pollution, habitat loss and harvest pressure are ...